Anthony Davis returned from injury to face fellow All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns as the Pelicans hosted the Timberwolves and the rival centers enjoyed big scoring nights.

Davis was booed during his pregame introduction and whenever he touched the ball during his first appearance since asking for a trade and recovering from a finger injury, but he didn't let that reception affect him, pouring in 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting, hitting 10 of his 11 free throws and grabbing nine rebounds.

Image:Anthony Davis skies for a dunk against Minnesota

He made an impact on the defensive end too, producing a massive rejection as Taj Gibson attempted to lay the ball in close to the Pelicans hoop.